Kurt Smith, University of Victoria

Research

Read how they describe their research on their University of Victoria profile.

Latest papers

Beyond the stereotype: a comparison of concussion assessments and 3D-MOT performance in individuals with and without ADHD.
Neuroscience · 2026
Kids With Altitude: Acute Mountain Sickness and Changes in Body Mass and Total Body Water in Children Travelling to 3800 m.
Wilderness & environmental medicine · 2022
The stability of cerebrovascular CO2 reactivity following attainment of physiological steady-state.
Experimental physiology · 2021

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Replacing aging brain imaging equipment to assess the mechanisms that regulate cerebrovascualr function in males and females
NSERC · 2025 · Principal investigator
$127,431
Greening school grounds: Developing an equitable implementation and evaluation plan to improve the natural elements available at public schools
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$100,000
Learning by Nature: A community engaged investigation into the benefits of green school grounds
SSHRC · 2024 · Co-investigator
$50,850

All 4 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Beyond the stereotype: a comparison of concussion assessments and 3D-MOT performance in individuals with and without ADHD.

Skaug E, Little A, Lane-Sangha E, Smith K, Christie BR

Neuroscience2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2026.03.052 PMID: 41941936

02

Kids With Altitude: Acute Mountain Sickness and Changes in Body Mass and Total Body Water in Children Travelling to 3800 m.

Rieger M, Algaze I, Rodriguez-Vasquez A, Smith K, Stembridge M, Smith B, Radom-Aizik S, McManus A

Wilderness & environmental medicine2022

DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2021.11.001 PMID: 34998707

03

The stability of cerebrovascular CO2 reactivity following attainment of physiological steady-state.

Carr JMJR, Caldwell HG, Carter H, Smith K, Tymko MM, Green DJ, Ainslie PN, Hoiland RL

Experimental physiology2021

DOI: 10.1113/ep089982 PMID: 34730862

Replacing aging brain imaging equipment to assess the mechanisms that regulate cerebrovascualr function in males and females

Principal investigatorNSERC2025Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Smith, Kurt

Keywords: cerebral blood flow; vascular imaging; transcranial ultrasound; exercise physiology; sex and gender

$127,431

Greening school grounds: Developing an equitable implementation and evaluation plan to improve the natural elements available at public schools

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Catalyst Grant: CBR in Climate Change Priority Area - Climate Justice

Principal investigators: Buckler, Elizabeth J; McCaffrey, Jennifer

Keywords: Climate Equity; Green School Grounds; Nature

$100,000

Learning by Nature: A community engaged investigation into the benefits of green school grounds

Co-investigatorSSHRC2024Partnership Development Grants

Principal investigators: Buckler, Elizabeth Jean

Keywords: green school grounds; outdoor education; experienetial education; climate change

$50,850

Sex, function and structure: machine learning the human cerebral vasculature.

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Smith, Kurt

Keywords: cerebral blood flow; cerebrovascular function; sex differences; exercise physiology

$120,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Alison McManus

Community, Culture and Global Studies

1 shared papers, latest 2022

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Smith, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Beyond the stereotype: a comparison of concussion assessments and 3D-MOT performance in individuals with and without ADHD." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Replacing aging brain imaging equipment to assess the mechanisms that regulate cerebrovascualr function in males and females" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]